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What
are the basic parts of a childs drumset?
Most
childrens
drumsets include the following basic drums and parts:
a bass drum; a snare drum; a mounted tom tom; bass drum
pedal, and a cymbal. Some will come with kid's
drum stools or "seats" (sometimes called a
drum chair) and beginners drum sets for larger kids or teens
may also contain a hi-hat stand with cymbals, a floor tom,
an additional mounted tom tom, and sometimes additional
drum stands and/or ride or crash cymbals. If you need more
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Should
I buy my kid a toy drumset or a larger beginners drumset?
Parents
should not buy a kids
drumset or a beginners drumset before considering several
factors. The first factor is the age and size of the child.
First and foremost, their feet must be able to reach the
pedals. The second factor to consider before purchasing
a drumkit for your child is the level of interest in drums
and drumming. If the drumset is something the child might
be interested in for years to come, a beginner set or "starter
drumset" (as opposed to a kid's drumset) is a better
choice as it is more preferred by drum teachers. If you
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How
much should I expect to pay for a childs drum set?
As with
anything else in life, you get what you pay for. So, while
the cheaper plastic toy drums might be more appealing to
your wallet initially, they aren't going to last very long
and you will need to pay more money for something sturdier
like a kids drumset with real wood shells and metal rims,
parts, and stands. Prices vary but expect to pay within
the range of $80-150 for a better-quality kids drum set.
Beginners
drumsets will be slightly pricier as they contain more
parts and are closer to the pro-level of drumsets. Parents
can expect to pay $200-500 for a beginner drumset. (Mid-level
to Professional drumsets can cost several thousands of dollars.)
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How
do I determine what size child drumset to purchase?
Every
child is different in size no matter if they are the same
age. As a guideline, for children under the age of 10, parents
should look for a drum set with a bass drum usually between
12-14" in diameter as is found in a kids
drumset. This is so they can reach the pedals. For older
children, a beginners drumset with a bass drum of at least
16" in diameter is preferred and a hi-hat stand with
cymbals included. If you need more information on buying
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What
extras are included with the drumsets?
Children's
drumsets sometimes include the following extra drum parts:
a drum key for tuning the drums; a pair of kids
drumsticks; educational drum
books or drumming
dvds on how to play the drums; and a sometimes a free
drum seat
to go with your drumkit. If you need more information on
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What
is the durability of the kids drum sets?
The
drumsets feature
real wood drum shells and quality hardware which makes them
last longer than the cheaper plastic kid drumsets. Many
beginner drumsets (sized for teens and entry level drummers)
feature double braced hardware for even more stability and
durability. As with anything, the durability also depends
on how well the drumset is looked after. The drumsets can
last a good while with the proper care. Children must be
taught to take of the drumkit as it is an expensive "toy".
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How
do I tell the differences between "toy" drumsets
and kids drumsets?
While
the small
kids drumsets are closer to the "toy" end
of the drumset spectrum than a professional kit, they differ
from the cheap toy drum sets you find at retail outlets
in that they feature some of the same characteristics of
professional drumsets. The drum heads are tunable by using
a drum key just like a pro level drumset and can be replaced
if needed (find
replacement heads for kid's drumsets here). Also, the
drum hardware is sturdier and the drum shells are real wood
shells instead of cheap plastic. You can tell the difference
in price also. If you find a childs drumset under $50, more
than likely it is made of mostly plastic (unless it is a
quality
wooden toy drumset), where the better made kid drumsets
are going to be $79 and up. If you need more information
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How
hard is it to put together a kids or childs drum kit?
Childrens
drumsets are not very difficult to assemble at all and most
come pre-packaged with easy-to-follow instructions. (If
they are not included, you can usually contact the company
to get them.) Some kids drum sets even come mostly pre-assembled
or have special locking mechanisms to help with assembly
and this makes it easier on parents. If you need more information
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Example: Kids
Drumset
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Is
the drumset adjustable to be able to fit my child's size?
Each
child drumset features one of more components that are adjustable
to better fit your child's size. This includes the drum
stool (drum seat) and the tom and cymbal stand which moves
up and down. The drum stool can be adjusted to provide the
right height for your child to sit comfortably. If you need
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What
does the basic layout of a small kids drumset look like?
Most
smaller kids drumsets are considered 3 piece drumsets because
they contain 3 individual drums: snare drum, bass drum,
and mounted tom tom drum. Any additional drum parts such
as cymbal stands, drum stools (or thrones, as they're sometimes
called), drum pedals, etc. are not counted when determining
how many pieces the drumset includes. The basic layout of
a simple, small 3 piece kids drumset is as appears in the
picture below:
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Basic
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What
does the basic layout of the beginner drumsets look like?
The
5 piece larger, beginners drumset includes 5 individual
drums (bass drum, snare drum, 2 tom toms, and a floor tom.)
So even without the stands and cymbals, a drumset
containing 5 drums would be considered a 5 piece drumset.
The
basic layout of a beginners drumset or starter drumkit is
as appears below. Note that the standard drumset is larger
and a small children under the age of 9 may have trouble
reaching the pedals:
| Drums |
Cymbals |
| A
- Bass Drum |
E
- One Ride (or Crash/Ride) |
| B
- Snare Drum |
L
- One crash (optional) |
| F
& G - Tom-Toms (or Toms) |
C
- Two Hi-Hat Cymbals |
| H
- Floor Tom |
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|
Stands / Accessories (the "hardware") |
| M
- Snare Stand |
I
- Cymbal Stand - make sure they have
wing nuts for the tops (not shown) |
| D
- Foot Pedal for Bass Drum |
| J
- Hi Hat Stand for Hi Hat cymbals |
| K
- Hi Hat Clutch to hold top Hi Hat Cymbal |
| N
- Mount for tom(s) to be mounted on Bass Drum |
O
- Throne or Seat (Optional: A chair may be
used although it limits adjustability) |
H
- Legs for the Floor Tom (if applicable,
sometimes they're mounted on a stand) |
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